Senior System Engineer

Infinite; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinite is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Platform / Systems Engineer based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Azure cloud infrastructure and automation, focusing on DevOps practices and platforms such as Kubernetes. You will manage hybrid environments, enhance operational efficiencies and contribute to the transition towards modern platform infrastructure lifecycle management.

The role requires solid Linux and Windows expertise, along with hands-on experience in tools like Terraform and scripting. The position promises a challenging and rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Experience managing hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure environments.
• Good understanding of virtualization technologies including VMware.
• Strong Linux administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Perform systems administration across Linux and Windows environments.
• Design and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Automate operational tasks using Shell/Python scripting.

Skills

Azure cloud infrastructure

Linux administration

Automation

Terraform

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Python scripting

Ansible

Job description

Job Title: Cloud Platform / Systems Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Platform / Systems Engineer with strong experience in Azure cloud infrastructure, Linux/Windows operating systems, automation, and platform engineering. The ideal candidate should possess hands‑on production support and engineering experience in cloud‑native environments, with a strong focus on automation, DevOps practices, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). This role will support the transition from traditional infrastructure operations to a modern platform engineering model with end‑to‑end ownership of infrastructure lifecycle management, automation, deployment, observability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Azure cloud infrastructure and hybrid environments.
• Perform day‑to‑day systems administration across Linux and Windows environments.
• Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or Ansible.
• Support Kubernetes/containerized workloads and cloud‑native applications.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and infrastructure provisioning.
• Automate operational tasks including patching, monitoring, deployments, and server configurations using Shell/Python scripting.
• Support platform engineering initiatives with focus on scalability, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, Networking, and Application teams to support end‑to‑end platform lifecycle management.
• Participate in cloud migrations, VM migrations, decommission activities, and modernization initiatives.
• Monitor infrastructure health, troubleshoot production issues, and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure operational readiness, documentation, observability, and compliance standards are maintained.
• Support infrastructure provisioning and deployment activities across lower and higher environments.
• Contribute to improving operational maturity through automation and process optimization.

Required Skills & Experience

• Cloud & Infrastructure
  • Strong hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure.
  • Experience managing hybrid cloud and on‑prem infrastructure environments.
  • Good understanding of virtualization technologies including VMware.
  • Experience with storage, networking, and server infrastructure concepts.
• Operating Systems
  • Strong Linux administration experience.
  • Good understanding of Windows Server administration.
  • Knowledge of OS‑level troubleshooting, services, cron jobs, scheduled tasks, permissions, sudo privileges, system performance tuning, and patching.
• Hands‑on Experience
  • Terraform, Bicep
  • Ansible
  • Shell scripting
  • Python scripting
  • Understanding implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Understanding with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
  • Containers & Kubernetes
  • Container orchestration
  • Understanding of cloud‑native architectures and microservices.
  • Monitoring & Operations
  • Experience with observability, monitoring, and alerting tools.
  • Strong troubleshooting and incident management skills.
  • Ability to support production systems and perform operational automation.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Azure Administrator / Azure DevOps / Kubernetes certifications preferred.
  • Experience in Platform Engineering or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) environments.
  • Experience supporting AI/cloud‑native application platforms.
  • Familiarity with Agile and DevOps operating models.
  • Exposure to enterprise infrastructure transformation projects.
• Soft Skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently in fast‑paced environments.
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.
  • Ownership mindset with focus on operational excellence and automation.
• Key Expectations
  • Candidate should possess practical production experience, not just training/certification knowledge.
  • Strong preference for engineers with hands‑on automation and cloud operations experience.
  • Ability to support future‑state platform engineering initiatives and cloud transformation programs.
  • Focus on reducing manual operational effort through automation and standardization.